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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 931,949.68, 1,397,693.40 and 399,410.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 931,949.68, 1,397,693.40 and 399,410.32 is: 599,016.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    931,949.68 : 1,397,693.40 = 399,410.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    931,949.68/1,397,693.40 = 399,410.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    931,949.68x = 1,397,693.40 × 399,410.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    931,949.68x = 558,253,168,155.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 558,253,168,155.89/931,949.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 599,016.43

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